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Israeli-based cannabis company InterCure Ltd. (NASDAQ: INCR) (TSX: INCR.U) also known as Canndoc reported its estimated financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2021. InterCure reported revenue of $33 million (NIS 80 million), higher than preliminary results and three times greater than the fourth quarter of 2020 and representing sequential growth of 29%. The estimated net income was $1 million (NIS 3 million) for 2021.
Full Year Results
InterCure also reported the fiscal year 2021 revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $89 million (NIS 220 million) and $23 million (NIS 55 million), representing an increase of 230% and 250% year-over-year, respectively. The estimated net income of $5 million (NIS 13 million) for 2021. The company said it had cash at year-end of $89 million (NIS 217 million).
During the third quarter, InterCure said it had received 5.2 million shares back from the sponsor of its SPAC transaction. According to the agreement the shares were subject to forfeiture from the SPAC sponsor based upon share price target criteria. The return of the shares to the company without cost adds a significant value of approximately $56 million by the current share price to all InterCure’s shareholders.
“2021 was another successful year for InterCure as we continued to execute our profitable growth strategy while strengthening our brands, manufacturing, distribution and consolidation leadership” said InterCure CEO Alexander Rabinovitch, adding “We achieved another significant milestone of almost 230% year-over-year growth in revenues with 250% growth in adjusted EBITDA, with one of the strongest balance sheets in the sector. In addition, we increased our number one market share in the leading medical cannabis market outside North America. Looking towards 2022, we are focused on executing our international expansion, including opening the first medical cannabis pharmacies in Austria and UK, entering the Australian medical cannabis market and laying down the infrastructure for entering the US market in the mid-term as federal legalization advances. Leading the consolidation process, continued expansion of our pharmaceutical grade cannabis dispensing operation, and our global expansion creates visible momentum for continued near and long-term profitable growth, generating value for shareholders and relief for patient communities.”
Since the quarter ended, InterCure has signed a definitive agreement with Altman Health, the leading Israeli wellness brand with distribution into 1,700 points of sale, focusing on the new Israeli CBD product market. Plus, the company added three new medical cannabis dedicated pharmacies to the Company’s chain, totaling 23 retail locations across Israel, out of which 15 are actively dispensing medical cannabis.
“The fourth quarter of 2021 is InterCure’s eight consecutive quarter with quarter-to-quarter high double-digit growth and sixth consecutive quarter with positive cash flow from operations” said InterCure CFO Amos Cohen, adding “Our focus and strong execution in 2021 positions us very well for the significant growth opportunities in 2022 and beyond. I am proud of the hard work and dedication of all our team members who make this success possible.”
